Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School vs St Brigid's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 98 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
Deloraine · Catholic primary · Prep-6
73 students · ICSEA 987
St Brigid's Catholic School
Wynyard · Catholic primary · Prep-6
187 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School Deloraine TAS | St Brigid's Catholic School Wynyard TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #55 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2925 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 73 | 187 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 46 | 100 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 21% |
| Suburb | Deloraine 7304 | Wynyard 7325 |
| Council area | Meander Valley | Waratah-Wynyard |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.olom.tas.edu.au | www.sbw.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (47.4 vs 46.9).
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 983), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 17.0).
- •St Brigid's Catholic School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 73.
- •St Brigid's Catholic School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -13%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School better than St Brigid's Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School and St Brigid's Catholic School?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Deloraine and Wynyard in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Brigid's Catholic School has 17.0.
How do Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School and St Brigid's Catholic School rank in TAS?
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School is unranked and St Brigid's Catholic School is 55th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.